[Hiring] Paid Social Director @The Shipyard

Role Description

We are looking for a smart, experienced, and motivated Paid Social Director to join our team. The Social Director is the senior-most leader of the paid social practice at The Shipyard. This role exists to set the vision for how Shipyard approaches paid social — establishing the strategic and technical standard, developing the talent pipeline, driving the growth of client relationships, and ensuring the social team consistently delivers work that is best-in-class.

A great Social Director doesn't just oversee campaigns — they define what great paid social looks like for the entire team and for the agency. They are a trusted strategic advisor to clients, a visible expert in the social marketplace, and a leader who makes everyone around them better.

At The Shipyard, we know that it's your unique talents, backgrounds, and perspectives that make you who you are, just like our team, who come from various career paths and experiences. We believe we can't be truly diverse without you bringing your most authentic self to the agency.

Studies show that people from marginalized communities may not always apply for positions if they don't meet every single requirement in a job posting. At The Shipyard, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements. We believe that your passion for what we stand for — our values and purpose — is just as important as meeting every checkbox.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of the full paid social ecosystem — Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Snapchat, and emerging platforms.
• Visionary understanding of platform algorithm dynamics, audience solutions, creative innovation, social commerce, and privacy and measurement landscape.
• Strong strategic thinking and planning skills.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Ability to build and lead relationships across the agency's social practice.
• Experience in team development and performance management.

Requirements

• Possess and actively demonstrate expert knowledge of paid social platforms.
• Define and evolve standards for social platforms and technology usage.
• Lead agency's thinking on social investment strategy and measurement.
• Build and maintain strategic platform partnerships.
• Drive a culture of insight-driven strategy across the social team.
• Manage agency relationships with key social platforms.
• Directly manage the social team, including hiring and onboarding.

Benefits

• Base compensation range: $135,000 - $150,000.
• Open PTO.
• Paid sick time (in applicable states).
• Flexible work hours.
• Paid holidays + holiday closure between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability benefits.
• 401k program with employer matching.
• 6 weeks paid parental leave.
• Employee bonus referrals.
• Dog-friendly offices.
• Company-provided snacks and beverages (including beer/wine).
• … and lots more!